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Britney Spears is undoubtedly one of the most recognized figures in 21st-century pop culture. At the young age of 17, she skyrocketed to stardom, becoming one of the world’s most celebrated music icons, all thanks to the massive success of her hit single, «Baby One More Time.» Her face was everywhere –on TV screens, in tabloids, and featured in fashion campaigns. Her music dominated the airwaves, consistently topping charts worldwide. There wasn’t a corner of the Earth where the name ‘pop princess’ Britney Spears hadn’t reached. 

However, the constant media scrutiny, relentless paparazzi pursuit, and the subject of jokes across the United States took a significant toll on her. Britney found herself entangled in controversies in the late 2000s, ultimately leading to her conservatorship. It took her a grueling fifteen years to regain control of her life and distance herself from the influence of her father, who had been managing her affairs for most of the past decade.

Now, after all this time, Britney chooses to share her life story in her memoir, ‘The Woman in Me,’ unveiling some of the most challenging and personal moments of her life. While the book is set to hit the shelves in the United States on October 24th, the singer has already granted an interview to People magazine, where she reflects on crucial moments in her journey. 

In the interview, Britney admits that writing this book was far from a walk in the park. It’s an honest account of her life: the climb from a young girl to a pop sensation –an experience she describes as ‘heart-wrenching.’ “It’s hard to speak about,” Spears says of recounting her life’s darker moments, including “not getting a moment of peace, the judgments from strangers who don’t even know me, having my freedom stripped away from me by my family and the government and losing my passion for the things I love,” she confesses to the magazine. 

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Her Relationship with Justin Timberlake

A significant theme in her biography is her romantic involvement with Justin Timberlake. These two artists became the darling couple of the music industry –good-looking, accomplished, and having known each other since childhood. Britney, in fact, shares with People magazine the story of their first kiss, which took place during their shared time as child actors on Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse Club’: 

“Christina Aguilera and I were the younger kids, and we shared a dressing room. We looked up to the older kids: Keri Russell, Ryan Gosling, and Tony Lucca, who I thought was so handsome. And I quickly connected with a boy named Justin Timberlake. It was honestly a kid’s dream –unbelievably fun, particularly for a kid like me. But it was also exceptionally hard work: we would run choreography thirty times in a day, trying to get every step perfect. Once, at a sleepover, we played Truth or Dare, and someone dared Justin to kiss me. A Janet Jackson song was playing in the background as he leaned in and kissed me.”

Britney Spears Became Pregnant by Justin Timberlake 

Several years later, when Britney and Justin were at the peak of their fame, their paths crossed again, leading to a romantic relationship. Now, as reported by TMZ, Britney Spears reveals one of the most emotional chapters of her relationship with the singer in her memoirs: her discovery of her pregnancy by Justin Timberlake in late 2000. Although she desired to embrace motherhood, after numerous discussions, as she details in her memoirs, they ultimately decided on an abortion. At the time, both artists were just 19 years old. These are Britney’s own words: 

     I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day. This would just be much earlier than I’d anticipated.”

This marks the first time Britney has chosen to share this deeply personal experience. Justin, on the other hand, has remained silent on this episode. We must await further revelations to complete the unfolding story. 

Spanish article by Alberto Palao for LOS40.